Taking off on a sled pulled by a team of excited sled dogs can be one of the most thrilling experiences of a lifetime. Sarah Dobbrastine knows this for a fact. She lives her life with an energetic team of rescued dogs that she has trained to dogsled. Her days are fi lled with challenges as well as rewards, and escapades only a dog lover can truly appreciate. From hotel break-ins, to pots of chili that bring dire consequences, Sarah’s world is fi lled to overfl owing with love because of her dogs. Meet the family, learn each dog’s story, and enter their world—a world fi lled with crazy antics, lots of hard work, and an amazing story of love.

My life took an unexpected turn when I started dogsledding. I didn’t know what I was doing or how I was going to do it, but I taught one lead dog the commands and I’ve been hooked ever since. I own and operate a business called Second Chance Mushers, and we give dogsled rides to the general public. Second Chance Mushers also rescues Siberian huskies and Alaskan malamutes in hopes of finding them new homes. These breeds are often abandoned, and I take them in to find them new homes with people who truly understand their needs. My chosen career in life was as a registered nurse. Luckily this job can allow me to relocate anywhere to live with my dogs. I selected Traverse City, Michigan, because the area is absolutely beautiful and they have plenty of snow to satisfy my dogsledding urges. I know my life would feel empty without these dogs to share it with.